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2bo.c10 · 12-26-2019, 01:23 AM

Hi Everyone, THE PO got a really bad paint job - Some areas look like it may have been rattle canned, and others look like it may have been rolled on. There is a really cool green color that is under it which I believe is original (when I remove the headlight bezel, Its around the headlights). I would like to remove the crap paint which is the top layer and reveal the original paint - or whatever is under it.

Can anyone provide any advice on what I should do? Should I wet sand with 600 grit? DA Sander? Dry sand? I really don't want to use chemicals as I have a small garage / alley to work with and disposal is a pain. Also - the exposed paint is so bad, and so poorly bonded that if you brush up against the truck, it will leave a white mark on your clothes (the truck is white).

Also, when sanding - any advice on what respirator I should wear? Here is the link to the one I currently wear for other things - will this work?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Mediu...A1-C/202080144

Thanks in advance!

**mongocanfly** · 12-26-2019, 01:43 AM

I forgot to add ,,some pics will help

notsolo · 12-26-2019, 03:51 PM

Start with a good washing, blue scotch brite. Wet sanding with 600 grit should be ok, might try mineral spirits. ( generic paint thinner)

lupo · 12-26-2019, 03:51 PM

Wipe a little paint remover on it and rub it with a Scotch bright pad and you should see rings of the different colors.

Dead Parrot · 12-27-2019, 12:09 AM

What year vehicle? Anything prior to 79 might have lead paint. Possible a newer vehicle might have as well. 78 was the last year lead paint could be made. Existing stocks were allowed to be kept until used. Something to keep in mind if kids are around.

Might experiment with a heat gun. Some paints crinkle up nicely under heat. Others just smoke and seem to bond better.

**Llay R. Rac** · 12-27-2019, 06:37 PM

I had a corvair, it had been overpainted. I was at the quarter car wash trying to remove a big blob of dried bird poop. Suddenly the overpaint started bubbling/blistering off from close contact with the pressure washer wand. I removed half the overpaint that day. The rest i removed with some plastic razor blades, the few stubborn spots i put industrial strength packing tape on, and the paint came off when i pulled the tape off. I had a nice
original paint job underneath, except for two spots that had been primered.

12-26-2019, 01:23 AM	#1
2bo.c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 72	How to reveal original paint? Hi Everyone, THE PO got a really bad paint job - Some areas look like it may have been rattle canned, and others look like it may have been rolled on. There is a really cool green color that is under it which I believe is original (when I remove the headlight bezel, Its around the headlights). I would like to remove the crap paint which is the top layer and reveal the original paint - or whatever is under it. Can anyone provide any advice on what I should do? Should I wet sand with 600 grit? DA Sander? Dry sand? I really don't want to use chemicals as I have a small garage / alley to work with and disposal is a pain. Also - the exposed paint is so bad, and so poorly bonded that if you brush up against the truck, it will leave a white mark on your clothes (the truck is white). Also, when sanding - any advice on what respirator I should wear? Here is the link to the one I currently wear for other things - will this work? https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Mediu...A1-C/202080144 Thanks in advance!

12-26-2019, 01:43 AM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,663	Re: How to reveal original paint? I forgot to add ,,some pics will help __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

12-26-2019, 03:51 PM	#3
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,481	Re: How to reveal original paint? Start with a good washing, blue scotch brite. Wet sanding with 600 grit should be ok, might try mineral spirits. ( generic paint thinner) __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

12-26-2019, 03:51 PM	#4
lupo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: usa Posts: 184	Re: How to reveal original paint? Wipe a little paint remover on it and rub it with a Scotch bright pad and you should see rings of the different colors.

12-27-2019, 12:09 AM	#5
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,589	Re: How to reveal original paint? What year vehicle? Anything prior to 79 might have lead paint. Possible a newer vehicle might have as well. 78 was the last year lead paint could be made. Existing stocks were allowed to be kept until used. Something to keep in mind if kids are around. Might experiment with a heat gun. Some paints crinkle up nicely under heat. Others just smoke and seem to bond better.

12-27-2019, 06:37 PM	#6
Llay R. Rac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 324	Re: How to reveal original paint? I had a corvair, it had been overpainted. I was at the quarter car wash trying to remove a big blob of dried bird poop. Suddenly the overpaint started bubbling/blistering off from close contact with the pressure washer wand. I removed half the overpaint that day. The rest i removed with some plastic razor blades, the few stubborn spots i put industrial strength packing tape on, and the paint came off when i pulled the tape off. I had a nice original paint job underneath, except for two spots that had been primered. __________________ 1965 Suburban, 2 wd.,292, 4-speed. proudly owned and operated since Valentines day 1969.



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